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Anyone who says they don't feel fearful sometimes in the face of this uncertain economy is in deep denial. One symptom, research shows, is that it is literally harder to hear when we're stressed. That's a signal to savvy, caring business owners to listen deeper and longer. Only then can we discover which problem keeps our customers awake nights. S Read More

If your competitors begin making negative attacks against your small business, do you have the resources necessary to stop the damage? Sometimes, as small business owners, we hate to admit it but it happens. Competitors conduct smear campaigns and they can have damaging effects on your reputation, your credibility and most of all - your business. Read More

In today's current economic environment, finding new and creative ways to save money while obtaining the things your business needs, can help your business survive and thrive. Here are some great products and services that you can explore in order to save money and increase profitability. Read More

Google (Google reviews) promised to deliver something spectacular on the second day of the Google I/O conference, and they did not disappoint. Google has just announced Google Wave, a new in-browser communication and collaboration tool that is already being hailed by some as the next evolution of email. Yes, Google Wave is potentially that disrupt Read More

A few different entities measure how business friendly the 50 states and District of Columbia are, when it comes to taxes. Today let's take a look at two of those rankings, and why you should care. Read More

Yesterday, I received an email from a friend whose signature had links to no less than eight social media profiles. Thankfully, there are better ways to share your social media identity. Below are five sites that offer social media badges you can share and embed. Read More

20 no cost marketing ideas from Keith Monaghan, a veteran marketer who helps businesses with their marketing strategy and advises them on building relationships in today's hyper-social marketplace. Read More

Sometimes we are so preoccupied with trying to get or have it all together that we forget to ask for support. When you find yourself obsessing over your limitations, ask yourself where you could get support so that your limitations are not a problem. Read More

With all the press and buzz about Facebook, Twitter, and other social networks, one site not commonly known as a social networking site has emerged as just that. With recent social features (and new ones coming with regularity) YouTube is quickly positioning itself as the respected social site for small business. Read More

Are you looking for ways to minimize increases in long-term staffing commitments, yet want to position yourself for growth once the economy recovers? Outsourcing is a great way to create flexibility while meeting current demands in the organization, particularly in small and mid-sized businesses. Read More